City

Amboy, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Illinois

👥3,532Population
💰$75,417Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.6Median Age
🏠$173,700Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (1%)
HS Graduate1,100 (42.4%)
Some College439 (16.9%)
Associates405 (15.6%)
Bachelors325 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree298 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College16.9%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,417 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$173,700 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units1,712
Vacant Units236

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Amboy, IL

Amboy is a city in Illinois, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,532 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.6 years.

Economically, Amboy is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,417 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Amboy is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Amboy is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.36%).

Amboy, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Amboy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61310 3,532 $75,417 $173,700 $893 5.8% 24.0% 78.5%